Tuesday, May 5, 2009

The Baker Electric Automobile 1899-1916

Seldom seen Baker Electric automobile made by Baker Motor Vehicle Co. of Cleveland, Ohio from 1899-1916. Its founders were Walter C. Baker and Rollin and Fred White of the White Sewing Machine Company family. One of Baker Motor Vehicle Company's earliest electric automobiles was a 1902 Torpedo racer that could reach speeds of more than seventy-five miles per hour. This Collector Car is a true American Automobile.

Did you know that the United States led the world in automobile manufacturing for over 100 years and during that time over 1500 automobile manufacturers existed. Automobiles like the Baker Electric, American Electric, Dayton Electric and the Ajax Electric Car. These cars were made in America, by Americans and many are still running.